You know there are three basic elements of foods that we should eat. Those are protein, fat, and carbohydrates. Most of us, I think, don't have much problem consuming enough fat, especially if you're eating an American diet. Ditto for carbs-- although not all carbs are made alike, so while you may be getting a good amount of carbs in your diet, if they're all simple carbs, you're not doing yourself any favors. When it comes to protein, we may not as easily get enough in our diet. There are a … [Read more...]